President George W. Bush today named one individual to serve in his
Administration.

The President has named Brian V. McCormack to be Deputy Assistant to the
President for Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs. Mr. McCormack
recently served as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director
of the Office of Public Liaison. Earlier in his career, he served as
Special Assistant to the Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology and
Logistics at the Department of Defense and Special Assistant to Ambassador
Paul Bremer. He also previously served as Personal Aide to the Vice
President. Mr. McCormack received his bachelor's degree from Boise State
University.